Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 13–19, 2025
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, see a total lunar eclipse, watch a classic storybook musical, swim at an adults-only party and more.
Photo: Courtesy of Friends of St. Patrick Hawai‘i
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Monday, March 17, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Whether you’re Irish or just want to pretend for the day, all are welcome to celebrate in Waikīkī. Cheer on 300 parade participants, including community organizations, marching bands, military troupes and school groups, as they march down Kalākaua Avenue to Kapi‘olani Park. Remember to wear green, so you don’t get pinched!
Family-friendly, free, Kalākaua Ave. from Fort DeRussy to the Kapi‘olani Park bandstand, friendsofstpatrickhawaii.com, @friendsofstpatrick808
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Photo: Courtesy of Prince Waikīkī
Cosmics & Cocktails
Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Witness a blood moon total lunar eclipse, the first since 2022, from a swanky Waikīkī pool deck. See the celestial event through large, powerful telescopes guided by expert astronomers from Stargazers of Hawai‘i, sip on creative cocktails and groove to the music of DJ Compose.
Free admission, receive 2.5-hour parking validation (self-parking) with any purchase from Hinana Bar or 100 Sails restaurant, Prince Waikīkī Pool Deck, 100 Holomoana St., princewaikiki.com, @princewaikiki
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Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Friday, March 14, 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 1 p.m.
Be transported to a whimsical world in this 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories. You’ll fall down the rabbit hole with Alice and meet curious creatures from an upside-down world—played by the talented students of Pacific Academy of Performing Arts.
Family-friendly, $10 adults, $5 keiki, Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., hawaiitheatre.com, @papahawaii808
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Photo: Courtesy of Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i
Adult Swim Neon Night
Friday, March 14, 6 to 11 p.m.
Don’t let keiki have all the fun this spring break. This adults-only swim party packs some major grown-up vibes with nighttime waterslides, DJ beats, dancing, food and drinks, cabana rentals and glow foam. Think: nightclub meets waterpark.
Ages 21+, $19.99 early-bird general admission, $29.99 regular general admission, $69.99 VIP admission, Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i, 400 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, wetnwildhawaii.com, @wetnwildhawaii
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Doris Duke Foundation x Hawai‘i Triennial 2025: Rebirth, Resilience & Resistance
Saturday, March 15, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hear from an all-female panel examining how women reclaim traditions, navigate adversity and challenge dominant narratives. Speakers include moderator Maurine Knighton, Chief Program Officer at the Doris Duke Foundation, Ahu Hettema, chef of Istanbul Hawai‘i, Vicky Holt Takamine, activist and kumu hula, and Melissa Chimera, Hawai‘i Triennial artist.
Free, registration required, HT25 HUB, Davies Pacific Center, Second Floor, 841 Bishop St., ht25programs.eventcalendarapp.com, @hi_shangrila
